Biotech lobby aims to "seize moment" as GM debate reopens
Key leaders from agriculture and science met with government ministers yesterday (June 26) as the pro-GM lobby announced it would "seize the moment" to...
Concentrated milk fats creating "boom in bad bacteria"
Concentrated milk fats found in confectionery and processed foods could alter gut bacteria and set up the conditions for bowel diseases.
That's the conclusion of...
Concentrated milk fats creating “boom in bad bacteria”
Concentrated milk fats found in confectionery and processed foods could alter gut bacteria and set up the conditions for bowel diseases.
That's the conclusion of...
US organic sector records another year of strong growth
“There’s no doubt about it: The recession is over for shoppers who buy organic.” That’s the upbeat analysis from top US trade mag Natural...
Too much vitamin D as unhealthy as too little?
A large study by Danish researchers has concluded that too much vitamin D may be as unhealthy as too little.
The study, based on blood...
Patients of CAM-trained GPs live longer and cost less
Research by Dutch scientists suggests that patients of GPs with a CAM training live longer and cost health providers less.
A study carried out by...
The Ecologist and Resurgence to merge
Two of the country’s leading environmental publications — The Ecologist and Resurgence – have merged.
The Conservative MP and former editor of The Ecologist Zac...
Own-label is mugs game claims food writer
Leading investigative food writer Joanna Blythman claims that supplying “greedy multiples” with own-label food products is a mugs game.
In her column in The Grocer...
Cooked tomatoes may cut sun damage to skin
Lycopene, the natural red pigment found in tomatoes, has been found to increase skin protection as seen by a reduction in skin redness and...
Cooked tomatoes may cut sun damage to skin
Lycopene, the natural red pigment found in tomatoes, has been found to increase skin protection as seen by a reduction in skin redness and...
Selenium-CoQ10 combination cut heart death risk by half
Swedish scientists have shown that supplementing with a combination of selenium and coenzyme Q10 could halve the risk of dying from heart disease, reports...
Selenium-CoQ10 combination cut heart death risk by half
Swedish scientists have shown that supplementing with a combination of selenium and coenzyme Q10 could halve the risk of dying from heart disease, reports...
Natural beauty brands face ‘free from’ labelling ban
Big cosmetics brands are pressuring EU authorities to ban ‘free from’ and ‘no’ labelling of natural and organic beauty products.
That's the warning from Peter...
Natural Products Scandinavia surges forward
Natural Products Scandinavia, the first-ever dedicated trade show for the Nordic natural and organic sector, continues to gather pace.
Nearly 100 exhibitors are now confirmed...
New audit scheme prepares Chinese medicine firms for stricter standards
An initiative to improve the quality of Chinese medicine in the UK has been launched.
Under the Approved Suppliers Scheme, companies which supply herbal ingredients...
EC publishes “landmark” health claims list
The European Commission has formally adopted what it has called a “landmark list” of permitted health claims.
Yesterday (16 May) the Commission published a list...
Debate challenges organic stereotype
The organic industry has kicked off its new campaign – 'Organic, naturally different' – with fresh faces and frank conversation
This week a secret venue...
Patents ban on plants and animals welcomed
Commenting on yesterday’s European Parliament vote calling on the European Patents Office to stop granting patents on conventionally bred plants and animals, GM Freeze...
Protestors reject scientists’ plea for GM-wheat trial
Protestors are pledging to press on with “direct action” against a genetically-modified wheat crop despite a plea from scientists to allow the trial to...
Fine supermarkets for supplier abuse – FPB
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech next week, the Forum of Private Business has urged the Government to ensure the Groceries Code Adjudicator has the...